Overview

Overview

Experience the best that Western Canada has to offer from the scenic Kananaskis Valley to the picture-postcard towns of Banff and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies. More mountains greet you as you continue your journey, staying in the mountain resorts of Sun Peaks and Whistler, before enjoying British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria, and finishing in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver.

This itinerary is flexible and can be tailor-made to suit you; if you want to add extra days in one area, extend the holiday or maybe change the direction of travel. Talk to one of our experts about how to make this holiday the perfect one for you.

Sun Peaks

Whistler

Vancouver

Everything went to plan. The car was excellent, we had no problems with the ferry bookings or the hotel reservations and the information we received was all accurate. We appreciated the very convenient seats that were reserved for us on the flights. Overall, an excellent holiday experience, you did an excellent job in putting it all together for us and in responding to my many queries.

Mr Goodyear - Travelled Alberta & BC

Itinerary (13 Nights)

Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.

Day
1

Fly into Calgary airport and after picking up your car, head to the Kananaskis Valley in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains (just over an hour), where you will spend the next 2 nights. Kananaskis Country is noted for its rugged mountain surroundings by the edge of the scenic Kananaskis River.

Days
3-5

Today enjoy a scenic drive to the beautiful vistas of Lake Louise, exploring Banff on the way (alternatively stop in Banff for a night or two). Visit the Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls or ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. Try river rafting in Banff National Park, or take a boat tour on Lake Minnewanka. Spend time at the Lake in Lake Louise – a great place for some hiking.

Days
6-7

A stunning drive is in store for you today. Head to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway and take an Ice Explorer ride on to the Columbia Icefield. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake en route to your 2 night stay in Jasper. Once in Jasper make the most of the National Park and take a Maligne Lake boat cruise or a ride on the Jasper Tramway. The Miette Hot Springs is very relaxing.

Days
9-10

A day of driving through the open roads of the cattle country that epitomise this part of Canada before the narrow Duffy Lake road that wiggles past the lake with awesome views of the Joffre Glacier.

In Whistler marvel at the towering mountain ranges, where you can hike along endless trails and high alpine meadows, ride on horseback past spectacular glaciers, or whitewater raft down one of the turbulent rivers. Or just soak up the atmosphere of the pedestrian mountain village, take in a spa treatment or even a round of golf.

Day
11

Another spectacular drive down the “Sea to Sky Highway” – with the Pacific on your right and the mountains to your left – this one is indeed memorable. Arriving in Vancouver you will drop your car off before checking into your hotel for a 3 night stay.

Day
12

A full day trip to Victoria is included today. You will take a float plane from Vancouver to Victoria where you can either visit Butchart Gardens or take a whale watching trip (both extra and payable locally) and then return to Vancouver via a ferry through the Gulf Islands.

Day
13

You have the entire day to explore Vancouver and the surrounding area. Some suggestions to see in this thriving seaside city are the MacMillan Planetarium, Chinatown, Gastown with its Steam Clock, Granville Island, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and Stanley Park.

Day
14

Today is the end of the tour. Make your way back to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight to the UK. Alternatively we can extend your holiday to take in more of Vancouver Island – maybe head over to Tofino for some bear and whale watching.